Bugbear

Definition:

• (n.) Something frightful, as a specter; anything imaginary that causes needless fright; something used to excite needless fear; also, something really dangerous, used to frighten children, etc.
• (n.) Same as Bugaboo.
• (a.) Causing needless fright.
• (v. t.) To alarm with idle phantoms.

Compare bugbear with other words:

bugbear vs. hobgoblin

bugbear vs. phantom

bugbear vs. idle

alarm vs. bugbear

bugaboo vs. bugbear

bugbear vs. irritation

bugbear vs. resentment

bugbear vs. dread

adversity vs. bugbear

bugbear vs. obstacle

bugbear vs. recurring

bugbear vs. problem

bugbear vs. ongoing

bogey vs. bugbear

bugbear vs. poker

bug vs. bugbear